Dig It! Garden Blog

Author: Amy Holt

    Colorful retail shop interior with merchandise, including shirts and decor, with vibrant animal displays on the shelves.

    January 12, 2023

    Meet Gardenshop’s Makers

    If you’ve been to Gardenshop—or its accompanying webshop—you might have noticed that, beyond offering visitors a memorable piece of the…

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    A whimsical garden illuminated with colorful lights, featuring giant mushroom displays and visitors enjoying the view.

    November 10, 2022

    Gardens Aglow: Then & Now

    Maine winters may be long, but we have so much to offer during the quieter, darker months of November and…

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    October 12, 2022

    Best Bulbs to Plant Now

    I sat down with design and bulb expert (both in the Gardens Aglow sense AND in the popping-up-from-the ground sense)…

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    September 30, 2022

    Top Tips for Fall Garden Clean-Up

    I sat down with our Adult Education Program Manager and horticulturist extraordinaire, Irene Barber, to pick up some of her…

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    September 16, 2022

    Dye Plants from the Garden

    Plants are just endlessly giving. From food to medicine, clothing to building materials, it’s a rabbit hole we’re happy to…

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    A hummingbird hovers near vibrant purple flowers against a lush green background.

    September 1, 2022

    The Fall Birding Forecast

    With the summer winding down and temperatures beginning their annual slide toward fall, migratory birds are also starting to head…

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    August 18, 2022

    Three Native Perennials to Plant Now

    If you were disappointed because you thought gardening season was over, well, I have good news for you, my friends—especially…

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    August 8, 2022

    Garden Explorer Launches at the Gardens!

    Here at the Gardens, we have some pretty amazing tools that we’re excited to launch. The first, IrisBG, is a…

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